Resisting Officer Sentencing in Volusia County

We analyzed 3,906 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Volusia County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Volusia County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Resisting Officer in Volusia County is 7.1 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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7.1 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (4.1 months)
$409
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($301)
6.5%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (5.4%)
11.1%
Probation Only
3,906 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
5 days
28 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
4.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$273
$273
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$273

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Volusia County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 6.5% 5.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 77.3% 50.7%
Probation Only 11.1% 12.2%
Average Sentence 7.1 months 4.1 months
Average Fine $409 $301
Average Probation 1 year, 10 months 1 year, 8 months
Average Court Costs $254 $414
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,655 $18,000

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 3,032 6.0 months $723
State Prison Facility 240 3.4 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Volusia County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 14,559 5.2 months $7,479
Other 12,634 5.7 months $140
Traffic Offense 12,594 26 days $759
Battery 4,698 8.7 months $644
Larceny / Theft 3,856 8.2 months $516

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 3,906 convicted Resisting Officer cases in Volusia County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 7.1 months. The statewide average is 4.1 months.
1.0% of convicted Resisting Officer defendants in Volusia County received a fine, averaging $409. Court costs average $254 additionally. Restitution averages $1,655 in cases where it is ordered.
Volusia County's average sentence of 7.1 months compares to the statewide average of 4.1 months. The prison rate is 6.5% locally vs 5.4% statewide. The average fine is $409 locally vs $301 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 3,906 Resisting Officer cases in Volusia County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 3,906 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026